Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz, MD, McAllen, TX

About Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz

Dr. Nathaniel R. De La Cruz was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. He completed his Bachelor's of Science in Pre-Medical Biology and minors in Chemistry and Leadership Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) in Edinburg, TX in 2011. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX in 2015 and continued his Family Medicine Residency training there as well. During his final year he served as Chief Resident for the 2017-2018 academic year and graduated from the UTMB Family Medicine Residency Program in 2018. Dr. De La Cruz returned home to the Rio Grande Valley and worked in Mission, TX for a couple years to provide medical care to the RGV community. He did traveling clinic work during 2020-2022 in San Antonio, Houston, and Round Rock in addition to helping with COVID vaccine clinical trials in San Antonio in 2021. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, kayaking, and archery in his free time. He is eager to resume working in McAllen doing Direct Primary Care and offering other private pay medical services for residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Dr. De La Cruz enjoys teaching future medical professionals and is Volunteer Faculty for the UTRGV School of Medicine- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He is open to accepting Medical students, Nurse Practitioner Students, and Physician Assistant students.

Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Bladder and Bowel Management

ENT Consultation

Ear Infection

Illness

Psychiatry Consultation

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Bladder and Bowel Management

Office location

Delta Crucis Direct Medical Care

909 E Esperanza Ave, Ste A, McAllen, TX 78501

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Education and background

Practice names

Delta Crucis Direct Medical Care

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - University of Texas Medical Branch, Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Medical Branch, Residency in Family Medicine
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1376921114

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What practice does Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz work with?

Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz works with Delta Crucis Direct Medical Care.

Where is Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz's office located?

Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz's office is located at 909 E Esperanza Ave, McAllen, TX 78501.

Which board certifications does Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz have?

Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz?

Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nathaniel De La Cruz on their profile.